Clayton
Report: Man Tried To Pass $2,000 In Counterfeit Money
CLAYTON – A suspect has been arrested for allegedly trying to pass $2,000 in counterfeit bills at an area Food Lion. A joint investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Truck Overturns In Farm Pond
A pickup truck ran off Little Creek Church Road between Clayton and Smithfield on Sunday and overturned in a farm pond. The truck missed a nearby herd of cows. The…
Two Eagles Receive Good Citizenship Award
On Sunday, February 23rd, a double Eagle Scout Ceremony was held at Horne Memorial United Methodist Church for Eagle Scouts James Michael Culpepper (left) and Micah Aaron Hill (right) from…
Four COVID-19 Cases Confirmed At Johnston County Nursing Facility
CLAYTON – Four cases of COVID-19 have been associated with a Nursing and Rehab center in Clayton, the Johnston County Health Department reported on Saturday. The cases at the Springbrook Rehabilitation…
1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In Single Vehicle Crash
CLAYTON – One person was killed and two others seriously injured following a single vehicle accident this morning in Johnston County. Emergency crews responded to the 6:46am accident on Jack…
Woman Says She Was Robbed While Smoking Marijuana
CLAYTON – Officers have obtained warrants against a suspect wanted for the robbery of a Clayton woman. The victim reported to Johnston County deputies she was sitting in a car…
United Community Bank Prepared To Assist Small Business Customers Obtain Relief Through Federal CARES Act
United Community Bank has announced its plans to support communities and help small businesses obtain funding relief through the Paycheck Protection Program under the federal CARES Act. As one of…
Car Accident Causes Power Outage
CLAYTON – About 2,500 Clayton Public Power customers were out for more than 6 hours last night after a car accident took out a power pole on Glen Laurel Road.…
2 Killed, 1 Wounded In Domestic Related Shooting
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic related shooting that left two people dead and one person wounded. It happened around 2:30am this morning (Tuesday) on Richmond Drive…
Clayton High Donates PPE’s To Johnston Health
A shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donated by Clayton High School was delivered Tuesday to Johnston Health by Principal Dr. Bennett Jones. Clayton High Health Science teachers Mareva Taylor, Kristen…
Registered Sex Offender From Johnston County Arrested In Florida
CLAYTON – A man on the NC Sex Offender Registry has been returned to Johnston County after his recent arrest in Florida. Jose Antonio Acosta, formerly of Clayton, NC, was…
Johnston Health Seeking Community Donations Of Medical Supplies
Drop off sites in Smithfield and Clayton Johnston Health is in short supply of critical medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, at hospitals in Smithfield and Clayton. To meet the…
